NEW POSTER GITHAA

[Postponed] Play: GITHAA – Validating Dreams, Aug. 8-10 2014 @ Italian Institute of Culture – Westlands

NEW POSTER GITHAA

New Dates: August 29th, 30th, and 31 2014

Interacteam Media AND Spielworks Media have put up the play GITHAA – Validating dreams. It will be staged at Italian Institute of Culture (Opp. Jacaranda hotel in Westlands) on the 8th , 9th, 10th of August 2014 , at 7 pm.

The play has an experienced and talented cast ! Christine Savane, Lydia Gitachu , Bilal Mwaura, Helena Waithera, Willy Rama, Maryanne Nungo, Melvin Alusa, Iddi Achien’g and Rogers Otieno.

Charges are 1,000 per seating. Advance booking is encouraged due to limited seating.

You can purchase the tickets at Italian Institute of Culture, at Grenadier Hse 5th Floor. Also at Spielworks Media, Parkfield Place 5th Floor, Opp. Safaricom House.

For any inquiry email triciageula@gmail.com. Or call 0716603866

Blankets and Wine

Discover & Share : 54th Edition of Blankets & Wine feat. Fena & Wendy Kimani, Aug. 3 2014 @ Carnivore Gardens

Blankets and Wine
Pack your picnic baskets, bring a bottle of wine, carry a shuka and join us for the 54th edition of Blankets & Wine at CARNIVORE KENYA, Nairobi this August 3rd from 1pm to 7pm.

This edition of Blankets & Wine will host a variety of fun filled, family-friendly activities as we Discover, Love and Share in the creative blend of music, literature, fashion, art and film.

Dates: August 3, 2014
Venue: Carnivore Gardens
Time: 1-7 pm
Tickets: KES 2000 at the Door

Featured activities at this event will include;

MUSIC STAGE
Performances by: Cece Sagini, Mumala, Wendy Kimani and Fena

Kwani Trust STAGE
Join Kenya’s emerging authors, poets, thespians and musicians for a series of thematic performances, readings, discussions and literary exhibitions centered around writing and literature. Share and learn with other literary enthusiasts and experience the world of words live at the Kwani? stage at B&W 54. This month, the Kwani? stage will feature;

Kwani? Mahewa
Kwani? Literary Salon: Emerging Voices
Dramatized Readings
Kwani? Book Swap

ART HIVE
Short Film Exhibition by PAWA 254
FA254: African Designers For Tomorrow
Made With Love

DJ BOOTH
Chill out with the afro-house guru Jack Rooster for a live session of his radio show Caffe Mocha at B&W

Find more info here

the Genesis

Penya Africa’s End of Term Concert – The Genesis, Aug. 1 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom HQ

the Genesis
Penya Africa is the home of Sauti Academy, designed to nurture and grow musically talented vocalists through a one year training program where they learn about vocal techniques, songwriting and music business.

The end term concert will feature the 1st term class showcasing a cover and a battle song in duets. It will also feature the 2nd term class who have just undergone an intensive songwriting term. Each singer will showcase 2 of his/her own compositions.

This show is a must attend for all music lovers and those adventurous enough to come discover what this new and fresh talent has to offer.

Date: 1st August 2014
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom HQ
Tickets: KES 400 advance, KES 500 at the gate
Doors open at 6:30 pm

What Is it For

What is it For? Exhibition & Installation, Jul. 31 – Aug. 8 2014 @ Kuona Trust

What Is it For
Opening Thursday, 31st July 2014 from 6pm at Kuona Trust.

This is an exhibition and installation by Kuona resident artist Tresor Malaya that highlights various social and political issues in Africa drawing parallels between two slum dwellings, Kibera in Kenya & Kalubwe in Congo.

The artist’s objective is to addresses society’s passive nature and prompt it to be pro active in finding long term solutions.

For more information, please visit Kuona Trust website